2ND Wave: Newark Restaurants, Businesses Face New Restrictions As Covid-19 Spikes
A spike in COVID-19 cases in Newark has sparked stricter measures across the city, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced.
As of Sunday, Newark had more cases than all other Essex County municipalities combined, Baraka said.
"It's a desperate moment," the mayor said. "While I'm concerned, I'm not afraid. We are spiking and though we're not where we were, we don't want to be where we were."
The new measures will go into effect Tuesday, Oct. 27, with a focus on the Ironbound district, where much of the city's nightlife and dining occurs.
All nonessential businesses must close at 8 p.m., however…
Boston Based Gourmet Nut Shop Coming To Bergen County
Fastachi, a gourmet roasted nut shop born in Boston, is coming to Bergen County.
The shop opened in 1990 and is opening a store in Ridgewood, its website says.
"On a winter day in 1990, Fastachi opened its doors, to offer the world their goods," its website says. "Eager Bostonians were seduced by the freshly roasted aroma, and swiftly succumbed to these wholesome, hand crafted delights."
Fastachi carries an array of chocolates, nut butters, brittles, dried fruits and a variety of mixed nuts. All can be shipped across the U.S. No word yet on an opening date.
Fastachi, 14 Wilsey S…
